FRANCE: CHAMPILAND TAKES OVER MONT LOZERE

Article Abstract:

With its takeover of the Compagnie du Mont Lozere, Champiland (turnover FFr 70mn, 50 staff) will reinforce its presence in the woodland mushroom sector. The activities of the 2 companies complement each other perfectly, as Mont Lozere (turnover FFr 25mn) supplies dried and canned mushrooms to restaurants and cafes, whereas Champiland supplies them to large retailers (both fresh and frozen). The newly entity will offer a complete range of woodland mushrooms (fresh, canned, frozen, dried) via three distinct distribution networks (restaurants and cafes, large retailers and fresh mushrooms). The new entity is expected to post a turnover of FFr 95mn, and will offer its products from the summer of 1999 under the Champiland, Mont de Lozere and Saveur des Forets brand names. Champiland is part of the France Champignon mushroom group (turnover FFr 1.7bn).

Mushroom Growers, Mushroom Production

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FRANCE: A NEW IMAGE FOR KRYS

Article Abstract:

With a new logo, facade, furniture and display stands, Krys, the leading optician in France with a 14% share of the market, is rejuvenating its image. In 5 years time <2004>, all of the 689 Krys outlets will be transformed, at a cost of FFr 5,000 and FFr 6,000 per m[superscript two]. Faced with competition from the likes of discount opticians Generale d'Optique, Optique Carrefour and the recent arrival, Tati Optique, Krys (estimated 1998 turnover FFr 2bn) is emphasising its quality and service. Krys is aiming for 1,000 French outlets by 2002 of 2003 (including those of its two other networks, Vision Plus and Vision Originale). In addition it wishes to develop alliances with other co-operative structures, notably in Spain and Italy.

Comment:

Has announced it will expand and remodel its numerous

Ophthalmic Goods, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Krys

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FRANCE: CARREFOUR DEVELOPS ECR

Article Abstract:

For the past two years, Carrefour has developed Efficient Consumer Responses (ECR) in the areas of electronic data interchange (EDI), shared supply management, and traceability. By using shared supply management, Carrefour now has been able to cut its stocks in half, and its service rate is close to 100%. Nearly all grocery suppliers will participate in EDI before long.

Prepackaged software, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Data Transmission Services, Telecommunications industry, Carrefour S.A., Telecommunications transmission technologies, EDI software

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